The name ore (Erz, Ertz) was applied to the metallic minerals, the gangue or to the vein material as a whole. In the Erzgebirge, silver ore is frequently found in small cross veins composed of silica. It may be that this ore was called by the Saxon miners 'Querkluftertz' or the cross-vein-ore.

In most instances if you are just handling a few gold Quartz specimens that you find here and there, the use of mercury will not be worth your time. In some cases the gold in the ore is extremely fine sized, and using mercury to capture it makes sense.

Silver crystals: Crystals of native silver on calcite from the New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Specimen is approximately 11 x 7 x 6 centimeters in size. What is Silver? Silver is a soft, white metal that usually occurs in nature in one of four forms: 1) as a native element; 2) as a primary constituent in silver minerals; 3) as a natural alloy with other metals; and, 4) as a

06/21 · Mineralized quartz rocks with gold and silver found on a new logging road.Hope everyone enjoys our videos on gold mining in BC, mineral exploration, geology

09/22 · The rock is made of massive smoky and milky quartz. The rock wall facing north-east has been been formed during the exploitation of the quartz in a large quarry. The quartz was used in the local glass and porcelain manufacture

How is silver extracted from its ore. The action begins down in the mines where geologists point a light on gun at various spots in the rock face. The electronic device detects the level of 40 different elements including silver. The silver in its natural state isn’t silver colored at all, rather than charcoal grey.

Quartz is considered the host rock for many silver deposits. Quartz is a crystalline structure that has a white to clear appearance. Bright white quartz with streaks of gray are a good indicator of the presence of silver ore. Inspect each rock carefully since some silver deposits will be barely visible.

Quartz is considered the host rock for many silver deposits. Quartz is a crystalline structure that has a white to clear appearance. Bright white quartz with streaks of gray are a good indicator of the presence of silver ore. Inspect each rock carefully since some silver deposits will be barely visible.

Re: Which rocks contain metallic flakes resembling silver and gold? « Reply #3 on: 24/08/ 20:21:04 » I'd be fascinated to know what a "marble/quartz?-looking rock" turns out to be.

Vein, in geology, ore body that is disseminated within definite boundaries in unwanted rock or minerals (gangue). The term, as used by geologists, is nearly synonymous with the term lode, as used by miners. There are two distinct

The sample to the right is the same ore but much richer. If an area of this ore could be found then you might be able to sell the location to a big mining company. This is a very rich sample and quite big. Raw Native Copper is not usually found, but can demand a decent price. See small insert above.